Carrie Underwood — whom we’re choosing to remember for her time on American Idol, rather than last year’s Sound of Music Live! — smiled for a few photos before dashing inside to prep for her co-hosting duties.

Pretty Little Liarsstar Lucy Hale, whose debut country album hit shelves this past June, was also in attendance.

Of course, ABC’s Nashvillewas also easily the best-represented show, with stars Connie Britton (Rayna), Clare Bowen (Scarlett) and Maisy and Lennon Stella (Maddie and Daphne) all walking the carpet.

Browse photos of the TV star-studded carpet below — we’ll be adding more as the night continues — then drop a comment with your thoughts. Who are you most excited to see?

I can’t believe that they keep having Dericks Bentley on and have continuously ignored the talent of Billy Currington. He is one of the truest country voices of the newer singers, most of them are not even country. Very disappointed, and I have been a true country fan for over sixty years.